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What does it mean?
Churchill questions the ethics of bombing German cities just to increase terror.
In plain terms
He asks if bombing civilians for terror should be stopped.
What can you take from it?
War tactics should be reviewed for moral reasons.

Where it applies

  • discussing war ethics
  • analyzing WWII tactics
  • policy review

Putting it to work

  • evaluate bombing strategies
  • study war ethics
  • write about conflict

Questions to consider

  • When is terror acceptable in war?
  • Who reviews war tactics?

Another view

It does not address the military necessity argument fully.

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